THE Dublin Horse Show has always been a part of my life. I have been attending the show, without a break, for more than 40 years. In a previous life, Ballsbridge Sales, now Tattersalls Ireland, had offices in the gate lodge on Anglesea Road. I was very popular then with clients who wished to have a meeting with me during Horse Show week! I wonder why?

My show week is a full seven/eight days as I am part of Mary Redmond’s ‘elite’ team in arrivals. For years I dreamed of one day being a steward, acquiring a bowler hat and joining many friends who act in the role in the various rings. My heart pounded with excitement when I learned that I was accepted to be a steward – but it was not the role I anticipated.